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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Meets World Liberty Financial USA Delegation
Rawalpindi (HRNW)- A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA led by Mr. Zachary Witkoff, Chief Executive Officer of a leading global Fintech firm, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF. The meeting reflected the growing interest of international private investment groups in Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape and also signals…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Cabinet Meeting: New High-Security Currency Notes to be Introduced
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high-level meeting of the Federal Cabinet today, where the Ministry of Finance provided an extensive briefing on the upcoming redesign of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) banknotes. The meeting highlighted that the new currency—spanning the 100, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 rupee denominations—is being developed…
Multan Police and Specialized Pink Squad Launch Major Crackdown to Eradicate Professional Beggary
Multan, Pakistan (HRNW)- In a decisive move to restore public order and eliminate organized exploitation, the Multan Police have intensified their city-wide crackdown on professional begging rings. To ensure the effectiveness of this operation, specialized teams, including the newly mobilized Pink Squad, have been deployed across key intersections and commercial hubs. These units are tasked…
Breakthrough Agreement: Punjab Government and Scholars Finalize Online Madrassah Registration
Lahore, Pakistan (HRNW)- Following four months of intensive negotiations, the Punjab Government and prominent religious scholars have successfully reached a consensus on the registration process for religious seminaries (Madrassahs). According to the Punjab Home Department, all reservations held by the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-e-Madaris have been addressed, paving the way for a streamlined registration process set to officially…
Horrific Murder: Woman and Son-in-Law Arrested for Killing 7-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Gujranwala, Pakistan (HRNW) In a chilling case that has shocked the community of Habibpura, Kamoke, a woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old stepdaughter to conceal an illicit affair with her son-in-law. According to police reports, the suspect, Nagina Bibi, was involved in a relationship with her son-in-law, Usman. While the child’s father…
Jamshoro District Apex Committee Reviews Law and Order; Orders Crackdown on Illegal SIMs and Forced Beggary
Jamshoro (HRNW)-An important meeting of the District Coordination Apex Committee, constituted under the National Action Plan, was held at the Darbar Hall of the DC Office under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Ali Qadri. The meeting reviewed in detail the overall law and order situation of the district, measures for crime prevention, and…
Karachi and Lahore Airspace Temporarily Closed for Operational Reasons
KARACHI/LAHORE (HRNW)-The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has announced the temporary closure of specific flight routes between Karachi and Lahore airspace. According to a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued by the authority, certain air corridors between the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions (FIR) will be restricted on January 14 and 15, 2026. Key…
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar: Sohail Afridi Not Named in May 9 Cases; Reaffirms Loyalty to Party Founder
ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, has stated that Sohail Afridi is not nominated in any case related to the May 9 incidents. Addressing the media, he noted that the forensic report regarding a video of Sohail Afridi remains inconclusive, as it does not clearly identify the location of the footage….
Influential Landlord Accused of Abducting and Raping Married Woman
ALIPUR (HRNW)- In the Bet Mir Hazar Khan area of Alipur, Muzaffargarh, an influential landlord, accompanied by his accomplices, allegedly abducted a married woman in the presence of her brothers and subjected her to sexual assault. According to the police, the incident occurred under the cover of darkness, spreading fear and panic throughout the locality. Police…
Major Relief Expected as Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 16 Across Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- A major reduction in the prices of petroleum products is expected across the country from January 16. According to sources, the price of petrol is expected to be reduced by Rs 4.59 per liter, while the price of high-speed diesel is expected to be reduced by Rs 2.70 per liter. Similarly, the price…